Oral surgery

ORAL SURGERY

Gum disease treatment

Gum disease treatment What causes gum disease? Our mouths are full of bacteria. These bacteria, along with mucus and other particles, constantly form a sticky, colorless “ plaque” on teeth. Brushing and flossing help get rid of plague. Plaque that are not removed can harden and form “tartar” that brushing doesn’t clean. Only a professional […]

Wisdom tooth surgery

Wisdom tooth surgery An adult has 32 teeth. Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molar that most people get in their late teens or early twenties. A panorex film of Dr Hung Dental Clinic Center, (Male: 23 years – 4 wisdom teeth extraction) Note: A. Distal impacted wisdom tooth B. Mesial impacted […]

Periodontal flap surgery

Periodontal flap surgery Receding gum tissue is the condition in which gum is no longer fully attached to the root, causing tooth sensitivity whilst eating too hot/cold, sweet/sour food. Revealed root makes the tooth look longer and unpleasant, as the arch is deformed. Causes of receding gum: Loss or recession of gum tissue can have […]

Gummy smile treament

Gummy smile treament Gummy smile treatment for a natural and stunning smile is one popular treatment in cosmetic dentistry. In the dental aesthetic index, the ideal distance between the gum (part that touches the teeth) and the upper lip is about 3mm. If the distance is longer, the condition is know as gummy smile. This […]

Crown lengthening

Crown lengthening Crown lengthening is the most common technique in surgery related to periodontal tissue. Crown lengthening is generally performed in order to improve the health of the gum tissue, or to prepare the mouth for restorative or cosmetic procedures. In addition, crown lengthening procedures can also be used to correct a “gummy” smile, where teeth are covered […]